Independence and the Elderly

by Malcolm J. Fisk

Overview

In the 1980s much research into the needs of the elderly was undertaken from the perspective of a ‘sickness’ model, a model which reinforced labels of elderly people as frail, disabled, dependent and economically unproductive. Few studies adopted a positive attitude to ageing and elderly people.

Originally published in 1986, reissued here with a new preface, this book helped to redress this imbalance by focusing on the theme of independence, examined particularly from the perspective of current housing and social policies relating to elderly people at the time. The author looks at sheltered housing in detail, including discussion of alarm systems, ‘staying put’ schemes and residential homes. The book was essential reading for academics and practitioners in the health and social welfare fields with a concern for the elderly and the ways in which they could retain a meaningful independence.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781032708393
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/10/2024
Series:	Routledge Library Editions: Aging
Pages:	232
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Malcolm J. Fisk

Table of Contents

Part One: Introduction  1. Background Part Two: The Elderly at Home  2. Family, Friends and Social Activity  3. Domestic Care Services  4. Housing and Health  5. Community Alarm Systems  6. House Improvement Programmes  7. Care and Repair  Part Three: The Elderly in Sheltered Housing  8. The Emergence and Role of Sheltered Housing  9. Issues for Debate  10. The Sheltered Housing Scene in Wales  11. A New Perspective on Sheltered Housing  Part Four: The Elderly in Residential and Hospital Care  12. Residential Homes: The Scope for Change  13. Some Aspects of Hospital Care for the Elderly  Part Five: Conclusions  14. Problems and New Policies.  Appendixes.  References.  Index.